Liverpool are chasing a much-needed mood lift against arch rivals Manchester United at Anfield this weekend. The Reds welcome their nemeses from down the M62 having lost their last three matches before the international break against Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea as Arne Slot faced questions over his tactics after a heavy summer spend.

And the Premier League champions will be desperate to stop the rot against United, who have emerged unbeaten from their last two Anfield trips since that famous 7-0 Liverpool victory in March 2023. Express Sport looks at the team Slot may pick with the Dutch coach facing some tricky decisions, especially at full-back and in attack...

Goalkeeper - Mamardashvili

Giorgi Mamardashvili will start in goal for just the third time with first-choice goalkeeper Alisson still out injured. The Georgian, 25, is still searching for his first clean sheet having conceded in both of his previous starts against Southampton and Chelsea.

Defence - Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez

Conor Bradley shone for Northern Ireland against Slovakia and should start again despite coming off at half-time at both Crystal Palace and Chelsea, allowing Jeremie Frimpong to be...